Meet the Easter bunny and collect some treats with the Butterfield Park District. Starts at 9 a.m. March 25. Breakfast and egg hunt. $10. Pre-registration required. 

2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. Join the People's Resource Center for snacks and a project using washable paint and tissue paper to make colorful paintings in the art studio. Use this link (https://bit.ly/PRCartregform) to register or email the art program at lgena@peoplesrc.org.

Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC) welcomes acclaimed author Mary Laura Philpott, author of Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives, to its annual Literary Event Fundraiser, held on Thursday, April 6 at Glen Oak Country Club. Proceeds will support GECRC’s efforts to empower more than 300 under-resourced children living in the greater Glen Ellyn community.

The event takes place Thursday, April 6 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Glen Oak Country Club, 21W451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Tickets can be purchased online now at https://literarygecrc.givesmart.com or www.gecrc.com, or in person at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. The Bookstore will offer 25 percent off the purchase of Bomb Shelter when bought in conjunction with a ticket to the event.

All proceeds will benefit Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center.

The talent and hard work of CCSD 89 musicians will be on display at the annual Music Café, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Glen Crest. The Music Café will include performances from band, orchestra, and chorus students from several grade levels. Guests will be able to enjoy coffee and a continental breakfast. Learn more about the Music Café from these student musicians: https://youtu.be/ZGrhlfXq8yM Tickets and more information: http://bit.ly/3To8K3k

Participants will work on dance moves, meet the team, learn a routine, and more. 3-4:30 p.m. April 25 and April 26 at Glenbard South High School. More info: www.glenbardsouthdanceteam.weebly.com

Learn techniques to teach your children social skills and continue their social-emotional learning at home, including: play coaching, cooperate with playmates, take turns, understand the social expectations of peers, meet playmate expectations, and recognize inappropriate behavior. You will also learn to identify emotions and create visual and auditory cues to support children’s emotional regulation. 6-7:30 p.m. Online presentation

College of DuPage staff and industry experts will be on hand to provide an inside view into some of the most in-demand and cutting-edge careers of today and the future. Come for the knowledge; stay for the fun! Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29. For more information or to register for our workshops: cod.edu/stemcon

Discounts to join the Butterfield Park District pool or swim teams. Through April 30.

For children 5 to 11 years old. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays from May 5 to August 18. $20 each session. An hour and a half of non stop dodgeball games and delicious pizza. Multiple types of dodgeball games including jailbreak, medic, a classic game, and so many more. More information: www.butterfieldpd.com or (630) 858-2229

Summer programming at the Butterfield Park District for children 6 and younger. More information: www.butterfieldpd.com or (630) 858-2229

Summer sports camps through the Butterfield Park District. Registration opened March 1. More information at: www.butterfieldpd.com

Butterfield Park District summer camps and programs. Registration opens March 1.

Kids tennis lessons and camps at the Butterfield Park District. More information: www.butterfieldpd.com or (630) 858-2229

1-2 p.m. June 5-8, children 3-7 years old. This mini camp will be taught by Ms. Lauren, one of the preschool assistants and the owner of The Cake Fairy Shop. Each day the will start with a story to fit the decorating theme. All desserts will be sent home to be enjoyed. More information: www.butterfieldpd.com or (630) 858-2229

Information on summer swim programs through the Butterfield Park District. More information: www.butterfieldpd.com or (630) 858-2229

From June 5 through August 4, the College of DuPage is running programming for children in kindergarten through high school. More information at www.cod.edu/youth

The World's Largest Swimming Lesson event will take place over the course of 24 hours at host locations all over the world on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Start times for the WLSL event at The Butterfield Park District can be found at www.butterfieldpd.com.

Join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor movie at the aquatic center. All participants need to be accompanied by an adult 18 and older. Movie will begin at dusk. This event is free with a pool membership or daily admission to the pool. June 23, July 7, August 4

Kindergarten through fifth grade. 1-3 p.m., July 17-20. This camp is for kids a competitive side when it comes to games: jeopardy, Minute to Win It, Deal or Deal, or Wheel of Fortune!  Mondays will be at the park district. Tuesday-Thursday will be at Butterfield Elementary School.

1-3 p.m. July 17-20. Kindergarten through fifth grade. Campers will participate in swimming, underwater scavenger hunts, water relays, water volleyball, water basketball, kickboard races, duck races, more.

Come walk the plank with the Butterfield Crew and dive into a day filled with free family fun! Your day will be jam-packed with fun activities, live DJ, and chances to win awesome raffle prizes. Admission to the pool is free during this event. All ages. Noon to 3 p.m. July 22

2023 Concerts in the Parks series. Grab the kids and some snacks and join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor concert. All participants need to be accompanied by an adult 18 and older. Free. 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 30

1- 3 p.m., July 31 to August 3. Kindergarten through fifth grade. Survivor week-based camp off of the TV show. Complete the challenges, make friends, and use your abilities to win! Monday will be at the park district. Tuesday- Thursday will be at Butterfield Elementary School. More information: www.butterfieldpd.com or (630) 858-2229

Join the Butterfield Park District for their first Touch-A-Truck. The event is to show the community how these different trucks keep the community safe, clean, and running smoothly. Children of all ages get a chance to touch and interact with various types of vehicles and equipment. All ages. Free. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 19.

The sixth annual Fall Craft Fair will be held at the Glen located on the corner of Butterfield and 53. Shop more than 30 local crafters and vendors. While you shop at Glenbriar Park, you can take a stroll along the paved path, test your balance and strength on the challenge course. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 16